Recent developments indicate that Gemini, the AI assistant on Android, is poised for a significant upgrade, particularly in its integration with Samsung’s suite of applications. The latest findings suggest that a new extension for Samsung Reminders is on the horizon, hinting at a broader range of functionalities that could enhance user experience.
Enhanced Integration with Samsung Apps
As we delved deeper into the code of the Samsung Reminders app, we uncovered compelling evidence linking it to the forthcoming App Functions feature in Android 16. This connection opens the door for Gemini to perform a variety of tasks across several Samsung applications, including Clock, Notes, Reminders, and Calendar.
Through an APK teardown, which analyzes the underlying code of applications, we can predict potential features that may soon be available. However, it’s important to note that not all predicted features are guaranteed to appear in public releases.
The Samsung Reminders app references the com.android.extensions.appfunctions library and includes an app_functions.xml file that outlines various functions. Among these, we found capabilities such as creating tasks and managing reminders, indicating a robust integration with Gemini.
Furthermore, the presence of a flag labeled restrictcallerswithexecuteapp_functions suggests that system apps with the ASSISTANT role will have the necessary permissions to execute user commands within these applications.
Potential Functionalities for Gemini
Should these features come to fruition, Gemini could significantly enhance its utility within the Samsung ecosystem. Here’s a glimpse of the functionalities that may soon be available:
- Samsung Clock:
- Create, delete, find, update, and show alarms
- Start, stop, and reset the stopwatch
- Create, delete, find, update, and show timers
- Samsung Notes:
- Create, delete, find, update, and show note folders
- Create, delete, find, update, and show notes
- Samsung Reminders:
- Create, delete, find, update, and show task categories
- Create, delete, find, update, and show tasks
- Samsung Calendar:
- Create, delete, find, update, and show events
If these enhancements materialize, users could seamlessly command Gemini to manage their schedules and reminders across various apps with a single voice command. For instance, one could ask Gemini to locate an event in Google Calendar, delete it, set an alarm in the Samsung Clock, and update a note in Samsung Notes—all in one go.
Currently, these features are not yet active within the Gemini app. Given that they rely on the capabilities introduced in Android 16, users may need to wait for the stable release of this version to experience the full range of functionalities. As the situation evolves, further updates are anticipated.
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